Sensory Saturdays

Exhibit lights and sound effects are adjusted, and additional hands-on activities are included to foster a safe, welcoming, and most importantly – FUN – environment for all visitors. Quiet spaces are available during Sensory Saturday events for visitors needing a break. Additionally, sensory borrow backpacks will be available at our Market Street Box Office on a first-come, first-served basis.

Sensory Saturdays are held on the second Saturday of each month from September through May.
The UPMC Science Center opens one hour before its regular opening time for a quieter, less crowded environment.

Sensory Saturday Hours:

9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Standard Saturday Hours:

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

We look forward to sharing more sensory-friendly experiences!

More To Do

Cinema

Showing Through: Dec 31, 2025

Wings Over Water

Wings Over Water tells the story of the epic journeys of three amazing bird families – the Sandhill Crane, the Yellow Warbler and the Mallard Duck – with extraordinary footage of their fascinating behaviors.

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Theater

May 30, 2025

Studio 22 Dance Academy’s Spring Recital ’25

Studio 22 Dance Academy strives to make a positive impact to promote and develop young and successful individuals through dance. Studio 22 is deeply dedicated to providing a sense of place in the community. We inspire fellow dancers and community members of all generations, backgrounds, and abilities. Our dancers learn skills and concepts through the process of dance that give them unique experiences and opportunities. Studio 22 has enrollment open starting in the summer for numerous class styles for ages 2 through adult. "Raise the Barre" with us and become a part of our dance family!

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Theater

Rhythm of the Dance

This incredible live show creates a new era in Irish entertainment, containing a wealth of Irish talent, featuring World and Irish champion dancers, some of the finest Traditional musicians and singers who are a big hit everywhere. Combining traditional dance and music with the most up to date stage technology, this two-hour dance and music extravaganza takes the audiences on an exhilarating and exciting, energy-packed time trip through the ages. It’s internationally rated as one of the most popular and busiest Irish step dance shows in the world making it such a success with critics and audiences worldwide. Be sure to share the experience when it comes to a venue near you. You’ll be very glad you did. It really is out of this world as seen by 7 million people in 50 countries.

Cinema

Showing Through: Dec 31, 2025

Super Human Body: World of Medical Marvels

Super Human Body: World of Medical Marvels combines state-of-the-art CGI and live-action cinematography to explore the inner workings of our bodies and show how science and technology can help us intervene, and even save lives, when our bodies fail us.

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Cinema

May 13, 2025

A Viewing of After Selma

Join us for a viewing of 'After Selma' at Whitaker Center! Presented by the Community Action Association of PA (CAAP) in partnership with Whitaker Center. Stay for an exclusive Q&A session with Emmy-winning filmmaker, Loki Mulholland, and Freedom Rider, Joan Trumpauer Mulholland!

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